SAC – Information for Schools
Assessment and Exam Assistants (Readers/Writers/Typists)
Assessment Assistants act as readers, writers or typists during internal assessments for students with the relevant SAC entitlements.
Exam Assistants act as readers, writers or typists during external assessments (exams) for students with the relevant SAC entitlements.
Further guidance can be found at Assessment and Exam Assistants
The school is responsible for the recruitment, training and deployment of both Assessment and Exam Assistants. See the Ministry of Education’s Guide here .
Specialist support or assistants may be required for deaf or hearing-impaired students. See Reader assistance for deaf or hearing-impaired students.